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iPhone 16 Pro Max Front Camera Blurriness

My sister and I recently upgraded from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and we have both noticed a drastic difference in the front camera quality. Whether it be on Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, or even the Camera app that comes on every iPhone, the front camera sucks. As soon as you use the camera, it’s super blurry, and the quality is terrible. If you stay still, it will clear up, but if you move around, it gets blurry again. It’s extremely aggravating because I’ve tried messing around with the camera settings, and nothing helps. Is anyone else having a similar issue?


iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 7:23 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2024 9:19 PM

Me too!! Also upgraded to 16 Pro from an 11 and my front camera will not focus on Snapchat. It’s driving me insane.

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Nov 13, 2024 6:06 AM in response to Apobangpo13


Me too! Why is no one talking about this on social media? And why is there still no solution? We all spend so much money on these phones every year, and they just keep getting worse. This isn’t a small issue—some people's jobs depend on the front camera, and it makes it impossible to use when the pictures turn out horrendous. Also, has anyone else noticed that the camera is completely off? When I look at the screen, it feels like my eyes are focused on the bottom left, and my face looks uneven. I know because I compared it to my iPhone 13 Pro Max, and the difference is huge.

If anyone has a solution, it would be a lifesaver. We shouldn't have to keep dealing with this—returning phones, getting replacements, and going through all the hassle. We’re paying so much for these phones, and yet we still have to worry about something this basic. I love everything else about this phone, but the camera is something I’ve never experienced before. I hope this can be solved with some setting/camera adjustments??

Nov 13, 2024 7:54 AM in response to Apobangpo13

I have been facing similar issue with the front camera. I recently switched to iPhone 16plus and I have been questioning my decision of switching only because the front camera is blurry and doesn’t focus. On Snapchat it’s drastic, it’s horrible. It’s grainy and blurry. I am kinda disappointed with this poor camera quality. It’s horrible.

Nov 21, 2024 7:47 AM in response to Apobangpo13

I’m also struggling with the same thing. I upgraded from an iPhone 14 Plus and

I think the front camera was significantly better. I also have a ZAGG screen protector and I’ve wondered if that’s what is interfering with the quality of my front camera but the consensus seems to be that they just put out a $1000+ year with a lesser quality front camera. I’ve tried using front flash to see if it would improve, and i would say that it’s worse.


I regret buying the phone and unfortunately I can only upgrade my phone every 2 years, so now I’m stuck with this phone. I’ve honestly never been so disappointed. I’d like to believe an IOS update will fix what’s changed but I won’t hold my breath.

Nov 21, 2024 8:10 AM in response to Jeff Donald

Check out social media Apps for example WhatsApp, Instagram, especially Snapchat.


it looks like that everything that does not use the native camera SDK view is affected.


however, by now, I also found out that Snapchat is not even optimized for the iPhone 15 Pro.


so I guess it’s an ongoing software problem with the pro model.


it looks like a lot of developers have not adapted yet

iPhone 16 Pro Max Front Camera Blurriness

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